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Directions Complete the PowerPoint Guided Notes. When finished with the PowerPoint, read the article on page 4 and analyze the political cartoons on pages 5 and 6. Be sure to write in complete sentences. If you finish early, you may watch the Terrorism to Stereotypes TED Talk at the end of the presentation.
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Do-First: Top of Handout
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Objective SWBAT to describe the basics of the use and causes of terrorism. SWBAT analyze political cartoons to determine the effects of terrorism on the United States.
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Importance- Watch only if you have headphones Paris Attacks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=100xS DeFmQ4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=100xS DeFmQ4 ISIS Threats https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfeZZ xeH0Ds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfeZZ xeH0Ds
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KEY POINT Write this down at the Bottom of Page 1 Due to modern day terrorism the United States has been forced to make changes: 1) Changes in national security 2) Military action in Afghanistan, Iraq, and involvement in Syria 3) Realization that the U.S. is at war with terrorists
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Terrorism Unlawful act of violence with the goal to intimidate governments or societies to send a message to achieve political, religious or ideological objectives Terror has been used to achieve political ends and has a long history Terror has been used to achieve political ends and has a long history
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Why terrorism? Terror in many ways has been the weapon of groups who want their message heard. They want a political change, but do not feel that they have a way to be heard or have a voice.
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When Did It Start? As early as 66 – 72 A.D. Terror was used to resist Roman occupation. Terror was used to resist Roman occupation. Occupation - Invasion, conquest, and control of a nation or territory by foreign armed forces.
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Historical Terrorism EX: Martyrdom - It dates back thousands of years in most societies and religions. It dates back thousands of years in most societies and religions. Terroristic Activity of killing yourself and others in the name of your religion. (Dying for what you believe in)
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Modern Terrorism The use of selective terror rooted in specific economic, social and political grievances The use of selective terror rooted in specific economic, social and political grievances EX: Lincoln assassination/JFK assassination EX: Lincoln assassination/JFK assassination
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Types of Terrorism Domestic terrorism -terrorist activities within the US directed at elements of our government.
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Domestic Terrorism Example Oklahoma City Bombing Occurred in 1995 Occurred in 1995 Terrorist attack in the US Terrorist attack in the US Killed 168 innocent people Killed 168 innocent people Injured more than 800 people Injured more than 800 people Destroyed or damaged 300 Destroyed or damaged 300 buildings buildings
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Who did it?
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Timothy McVeigh http://www.monitor.net/monitor/0105b/mcveigh.html
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Types of Terrorism International terrorism -terrorist activities that are foreign-based and directed by countries or groups outside the United States onto the US.
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International Terrorism 1980-present, religious based terrorism became more and more frequent 9/11 Attack on the Twin Towers Attack on our freedoms
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Methods of Terrorism Suicide Bombers Risking your life for what you believe in Risking your life for what you believe in Has happened for MANY years Has happened for MANY years Still occurs today: Still occurs today: The Israeli-Palestinian conflict Firearms Explosive and Incendiary Devices Devices Chemical Agents Biological Agents Nuclear Weapon
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Prevention of Terrorism Primary prevention: Education!!! Education!!! Understand the differences in cultures, religions, and beliefs Understand the differences in cultures, religions, and beliefs Think of the peace, freedom and equality of all human beings, not just “my group of people” Think of the peace, freedom and equality of all human beings, not just “my group of people” Eliminate the root of terrorism Eliminate the root of terrorism
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Practice Source Analysis Is terrorism successful according to this source?
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Go to Page 5/6 Analyze the cartoons and answer the questions pertaining to each cartoon. Be sure to write in complete sentences.
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Terrorism To Stereotypes https://www.ted.com/talks/maz_jobrani_m ake_jokes_not_bombs?language=en
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